About the Journal:
The Centre for Legal Research and Studies (CLRS) invites original, rigorous, and interdisciplinary scholarship for Volume I of the CLRS Journal of Global Justice Governance. The journal focuses on the evolving relationship between international law, global governance, and the changing world order.
Theme of Volume I:
“International Law and the Changing Global Order: Peace, Trade and Institutions”
Details:
• Journal: CLRS Journal of Global Justice Governance
• Publisher: Centre for Legal Research and Studies (CLRS)
• Volume: I
• Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Abhilash Aggarwal
• Publication Model: Diamond Open Access
• Peer Review: Double-blind peer review
• Submission Fees: No submission, review, or publication fees
• Citation Style: Bluebook, 21st edition
• DOI: Crossref-registered DOI for every published article
• Licence: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Indicative Areas of Interest:
• Use of Force, Self-Defence, and the UN Charter Framework
• Peace Processes, Post-Conflict Governance, and Institutional Reform
• UN Security Council Reform and Representation in International Institutions
• International Trade Law, Tariffs, Digital Trade, and Multilateralism
• International Climate Obligations and the 2025 ICJ Advisory Opinion
• Governance of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
• International Courts, Accountability, and Remedies
• The Future of Multilateral Organisations
The journal also welcomes related contributions falling within its aims and scope.
Types of Contributions & Word Limits:
• Long Articles: 7,000–10,000 words
• Short Articles: 4,000–6,000 words
• Case Comments: 2,500–4,000 words
• Current Developments: 2,000–4,000 words
• Book Reviews: 1,500–2,500 words
Important Deadlines:
• Abstract Submission: 30 November 2026
• Full Paper Submission: 31 January 2027
• Abstract Length: 300–400 words
• Keywords: 4–6 keywords
Why Submit?
• Diamond Open Access publication
• No submission, review, or publication fees
• Double-blind peer-review process
• Bluebook 21st edition citation standards
• Crossref-registered DOI for every published article
• Publication under the CC BY 4.0 licence
How to Submit:
• Visit the Official Journal Website to read the call and submit your abstract.
• Alternatively, access the announcement through Lawctopus.
• Queries: editor.jgjg@academyclrs.org